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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.78, 3,676.77 and 2,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.78, 3,676.77 and 2,374.68 is: 3,548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.78 : 3,676.77 = 2,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.78/3,676.77 = 2,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.78x = 3,676.77 × 2,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.78x = 8,731,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,152.18/2,460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.12

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